Based in Leicester, this small, family-run distribution company are working exclusively with Hays to source a bookkeeper / accounts assistant to join their team. With 8 in the business overall, this company turns over around £1-2 million, with plans to expand in the near future and the office moving to a new site. Due to an internal promotion, the company would like to recruit a candidate of similar calibre.

Your new role You will be reporting to the Managing Director, working alongside the Office Manager and the Distribution Manger, you will be responsible for all company accounts for the business. Responsibilities will include working on both Sales and Purchase Ledger, inputting invoices onto the system, and processing month-end accounts. Using Sage line 50 you will ensure all accounts are balanced correctly, providing ad-hoc reports to the MD and other teams within the business. Experience of using Sage Payroll would also be advantageous.

What you'll need to succeed You should have experience in a similar sized SME, with experience of Sage 50 and all round accounting exposure. As with the size of the business the role will include a lot of variety both in accounts and also with other areas. You should have a can-do attitude and a hands on approach to tasks.

What you'll get in return In return you will receive a salary of around £21,000 dependent on experience. You will have excellent avenues for progression within the company.

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